Future Talent
The British Beauty Council is dedicated to ensuring clear and diverse beauty career pathways are promoted to young people. Through this work it aims to maintain a continuous flow of new talent into the sector which will maintain the UK beauty industry’s global reputation at the cutting edge of innovation.
In order to do so, the British Beauty Council works with various stakeholders to share a range of documentary-style films showcasing and demonstrating the enriching careers across the beauty and STEM sector.
The organisation also began collaborating with Speakers for Schools to offer online workshop sessions and workplace safaris. And, is currently working with UNiDAYS and Sephora UK on The Student Shadow Board.
The Student Shadow Board with Sephora UK and UNiDAYS
Meet the Student Shadow Board:
The Shadow Board is a mentorship programme for further education students designed to shape the future of beauty. In it’s first year, the initiative has seen five winners from across the UK gain access to 1:1 mentorship, networking opportunities and a £3000 grant.
With over 400 applicants, the programme was judged by a panel of experts including Jamie Genevieve and industry leaders from both the Council and Sephora.
Tyrese Walters
Studying: Digital Marketing in Fashion
Rachel Igwe
Studying: MSC Cosmetic Science
Penelope Helbest
Studying: Media and Communication
Ojoachenyo Onuh
Studying: Pharmaceutical Science
Bethany Cookson
Studying: Marketing
Speakers for Schools virtual work experience
The British Beauty Council works with leading social mobility charity Speakers for Schools to offer young people the opportunity to learn more about beauty careers via virtual workshops. Working with Patrons, students gain an insight into product formulation, marketing, packaging design and more.
Workplace Experience Partners:
The below brands have offered virtual work experience opportunities to young people across the UK. If you are interested in working with us on future initiatives, click the button below to get in touch.
Watch and share the Future Talent films
Spanning cosmetic science, fragrance, sustainability and technology, the highly anticipated Future Talent films are a key touchpoint for young people interested a career in beauty and STEM.
Featuring influential voices within beauty including Jamie Genevieve, Plastic Boy and The Welsh Twins, the short films are explore enriching careers while also engaging young people.
Technology
Sustainability
Fragrance
Cosmetic Science
The Future Talent Programme was launched in February 2023, with support from the Department for Education.
Previous Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said: ‘From hair products to skincare, the beauty industry is a huge part of our daily lives – but its importance is more than skin deep. The industry is worth billions to our economy and as the Future Talent Programme will demonstrate, offers a great route for young people to launch careers in science and technology.’
